What Hoffmann & Baron does

Hoffmann & Baron, LLP is a full-service intellectual property law firm founded in 1984 by Charles R. Hoffmann and Ronald J. Baron, headquartered in Syosset, New York, with additional offices in Parsippany, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. (opened in 2021). The firm employs approximately 20 attorneys with advanced technical degrees (Ph.D.s and master's in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering, physics, and computer science) layered on top of law degrees, supporting representation across ten technology domains including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemistry, medical devices, mechanical arts, electrical and telecommunications, and computer and information technology. The current leadership includes Managing Partner Daniel A. Scola, Jr. and Founding Senior Counsel Ronald J. Baron, with day-to-day operations anchored by a partnership that handles matters at the trial, appellate, Federal Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court levels.

The firm delivers services through six integrated modules: procurement (domestic and international patent and trademark filing), litigation (trial and appellate IP disputes), post-grant proceedings (IPR, PGR, reexamination before the PTAB), licensing and transactional work, opinion practice (freedom-to-operate, validity, due diligence), and strategic IP counseling. Specialized capabilities include European Patent Office opposition proceedings (60+ matters) and ITC Section 337 actions. Notable client engagements have involved representation of Aquestive Therapeutics in Supreme Court-level patent defense, successful invalidation of competitor patents for OSN Labs and Rimfrost AS, and post-grant review defense for LEONHARD KURZ.

The revenue model is traditional professional services fee billing, with rates and engagement terms negotiated per matter based on scope and complexity. The firm does not publicly disclose pricing, has no external investors or funding events, and operates as a private partnership. Client acquisition relies on partner-led relationships, attorney thought leadership content (website Insights, Forbes Advisor contributions), media appearances (podcasts such as Law Firm AI & Scaling Playbook, Good Neighbor Podcast, High Velocity Business Radio X), and professional association participation, including event sponsorships such as the AgBio Innovators Tradeshow.

Name

Hoffmann & Baron

Legal name

Hoffmann & Baron, LLP

Website

https://hbiplaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hoffmann & Baron is a 1984-founded U.S. intellectual property law firm with offices in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., providing patent prosecution, litigation, post-grant proceedings, and IP counseling to clients ranging from individual inventors to global enterprises across ten technical domains.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Law Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trademark Prosecution & Brand Protection (BPAHAMAB), Copyright Services & Content Protection (BPAHAMAC)

Keywords

• Intellectual property law
• Patent prosecution
• Patent litigation
• Trademark registration
• IP licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Syosset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: Fee-based legal services including patent procurement, litigation, post-grant proceedings, trademark prosecution, copyright matters, trade secret protection, licensing transactions, and IP opinions. Services provided to corporations, small entities, and individuals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hoffmann & Baron is a full-service intellectual property law firm that helps clients secure, enforce, and defend IP rights across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Services span domestic and international patent prosecution, trial and appellate litigation, post-grant proceedings (IPR/PGR), licensing, IP opinions, and strategic portfolio counseling across ten technology domains including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, medical devices, and computer/IT.

Product overview

Hoffmann & Baron LLP is a full-service intellectual property law firm offering a comprehensive suite of legal services organized around four core practice areas: Patents (prosecution and procurement), Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets. The firm's service offerings are delivered through six integrated practice modules: Procurement (preparation and filing of applications), Litigation (trial and appellate representation), Post-Grant Proceedings (IPR, PGR, reexamination before the PTAB), Licensing (transactional agreements), Opinions (validity, freedom-to-operate, infringement assessments), and Counseling (portfolio strategy and management). The firm has deep technical expertise across ten specialized technology domains: Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, Mechanical, Electrical & Telecommunications, Computer & Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Agriculture. The practice is characterized by its hybrid model combining legal expertise with technical knowledge, and includes specialized capabilities in EPO Opposition proceedings with extensive track record.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patent Prosecution and Procurement Preparation, filing, and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications across all technical fields, providing clients with patent protection for their inventions.
• Trademark Services Trademark registration, clearance investigations, prosecution, and enforcement of brand protection rights for corporate clients seeking to protect their brands.
• Copyright Services Protection and registration of original works of authorship including literary, artistic, and musical creations for content owners and creators.
• Trade Secret Protection Counseling and legal strategies for protecting confidential business information and proprietary knowledge for companies with sensitive competitive information.
• Litigation Services Trial and appellate litigation for patent, trademark, and copyright infringement disputes in federal courts, the Federal Circuit, and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Post-Grant Proceedings Representation in Inter Partes Review (IPR), Post Grant Review (PGR), reexamination, and proceedings before the PTAB for patent owners and challengers.
• Licensing Services Negotiation and drafting of patent, trademark, and technology licensing agreements and IP transactions for technology owners and licensees.
• Opinion Work Freedom-to-operate, patentability, validity, non-infringement, and due diligence opinions for corporations, small entities, and individuals.
• IP Counseling Strategic IP portfolio management, counseling, and development of intellectual property protection strategies for clients across industries.
• EPO Opposition Proceedings European Patent Office opposition and appeal proceedings representing patent owners and challengers, with an extensive track record of 60+ completed proceedings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully defended Aquestive Therapeutics' PharmFilm patents against multiple IPR challenges at Supreme Court level
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Leydig, Voit & Mayer: IP boutique with similar focus on patent prosecution, IP litigation, and opinions across mechanical, chemical, electrical, and biotech technologies. Comparable size and technical practice profile.
• Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch: Mid-sized IP boutique specializing in patent prosecution, licensing, and litigation, with strong technical expertise similar to Hoffmann & Baron. Comparable scale and service offering.
• Lerner David Littenberg Krumholz & Mentlik: IP boutique focused on patent prosecution, litigation, and IP transactions in pharmaceutical, chemical, and high-tech fields — directly comparable practice profile and client base.
• Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt: IP-focused law firm handling patent prosecution, litigation, and IP transactions across similar technical domains. Comparable boutique IP positioning with similar client profile of mid-market to large enterprises.
• Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox: Specialized IP boutique focused on patent prosecution, post-grant proceedings, and litigation in electrical, software, biotech, and pharmaceutical technologies — direct competitor for Hoffmann & Baron's technical IP matters.
• Merchant & Gould: IP boutique serving technology and life sciences clients with patent prosecution, litigation, licensing, and trademark services — closely comparable practice mix and client segments.
• Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner: Premier IP boutique with deep patent prosecution, PTAB, and Federal Circuit litigation practices serving similar technology and pharma clients. The most directly comparable firm in scale and positioning.
• Fish & Richardson: One of the largest U.S. IP boutique law firms, handling patent prosecution, litigation, and post-grant proceedings across the same technology domains (pharma, biotech, software, mechanical). Direct competitor for the same enterprise IP clients.

Broad incumbents

• Cooley LLP: Large full-service law firm with a substantial IP practice serving technology, life sciences, and venture-backed clients. Competes with Hoffmann & Baron for IP work from growing and mid-market tech/life sciences companies.
• Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati: Premier technology and life sciences law firm with a large IP practice. Competes for IP portfolio management and litigation work from enterprise and high-growth tech/life sciences clients that overlap with Hoffmann & Baron's roster.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hbiplaw

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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